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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.47, 168.95 and 97.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.47, 168.95 and 97.76 is: 134.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.47 : 168.95 = 97.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.47/168.95 = 97.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.47x = 168.95 × 97.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.47x = 16,517.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,517.22/122.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.87

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